Gerard Van Dyck’s Picnic. Photo by Jeff Busby.
For all the grandeur of working with a symphony orchestra, a large acting troupe or a major dance ensemble, there’s something about the intimacy of a solo performance that’s hard to be beat. The audience’s attention becomes fixed on a single artist, whether for a brief moment in time or the duration of the work, resulting in an often sublime experience that cuts to the heart of why we love the performing arts.
